Finding the Third Proportional to 144,420 and 223,186
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,420 and 223,186 is: 344,910.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,420 : 223,186 = 223,186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,420/223,186 = 223,186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,420x = 223,186 × 223,186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,420x = 49,811,990,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,811,990,596/144,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 344,910.61
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